The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-27
President Cleveland Accspk the Invitation Of
the Missouri Delegation,
And Will Visit 81. Lonis During the Stats Fair
in 0ctcbsr Next
Decision Of ths Interstate Commissson RalatiVs
to Commutatlon Tickets.
The Burton Stock Car Company Case Dis
Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The White
House presented an animated scene this
afternoon on the occasion of the reception
of the delegation from Missouri to invite
the President to visit st. Louis during
the State far in OCTOBER next. The delegs-
ton numbered nearly 100 persons, re-
presenting all the interests of the city of
st. Louis as well as the principal. sections
of the State. It was headed by Mayor
Francis of st. Louis, and included ex-
Gov. Campbell, ex-Gov. Brokmeyer
Charles Green, B. n. Anderson. Mr.. Con-
ley, Robert White, S. c. Msjors, DR.. Gray,
Msjor C. g. Rainwater, John G. Priest,
: James NJ. Vena (colored), George Castle
man, John s Moffatt, Col. ]. G. Batter
and DR.. A. J. Mullen. Several ladies also
accompanied the party. The President
received them in the library and shook
b sDds cordially with each one of them.
Msyor Francis made the presentations aud
VIXEN all had been re ceiVed, addressed the
President as follows:
. | E"Mr. President.-It was my fortune, six
u days ago, accompanied by twenty-five
representative citizens of st. Louis to sup
plement and earnestly indorse in behalf OF
the people of that city, an invitation pre-
viously extended to you to attend the an
Dual encampment Of the Grand Army of
the Republic, 10 be held in the city of st.
Louis dnriDg the last week of September,
next. The SUCCESS of that mission in
elicItiDg from you a favorable response
was highly gratifying to the people OF st.
Louis aud of Missouri. The disRDpoint-
ment later consequent upon your letter OF
declinat1on, was deep and all prevailing,
buf CO extensive with it was sentiment of
sincere approval of the patriotic motives
which prompted you to such action. The
citizens of St. Louis, irrespective of
party, nationality, or race, in
mass meeting = assembled the day
after your letters were received, and with
one voice enthusias ically resolved to ex-
tend to yourself and your estimable wife
cordial invitation TO visit their city during
the first week of October next, and in
stIucted their MByor with committee Of
Z citizens to convey and deliver the same in
person to you. Assemblages of like char
acter were promptly held in almost every
county in the State endorsing and empha-
sizing the action taken in st. Louis. Dele
gates were appointed at those meetings to
I proceed to the Capitol of the Nation and
there to express to the Chief Executive, in
a manner as effective as words and form
would permit, the warmth of the greeting
which awaits him from the people of
Missouri in the Metropolis of the State.
We obsS;.,os are hare therefore; fSs ,rdatd. sir
sections of Missouri, her commercial. man.
ufacturing and agricultural interests, and
rejecting the desire of every city, town and
hamlet within her borders to urge you and
Mrs. Cleveland to favor Us with your pres
ence. This invitation emanates from the
people, your sovereigns and ours, and not
from any organization, civil or military,
political or religious. 1t is that sDontane-
Gus outbreak of a community that never
suffers its reputation for hospitality to be
aspersed. 1t is vigorous and feeling pro.
test from generous host against the abso-
lutte declination of distinguished guest to
be the central figure of an invited COM
pany. The reasons why you should visit
the West are even stronger now than
on the former occasion when your
reply was a favorable one, wheth-
| er viewed from our standpoint
or your OWL. Our appearance before you
in largely increased numbers, coming as
we do from the most remote sections of the
State, furnishes an indication of the feel
ing prevailing at our homes. The people
of the West revere the high Office OF the
Chief Magistrate of the Nation, and their
loyalty and patriotism impeI them to
honor him who fills that exalted position.
Especially is 1t so when the man who oc-
cupies it performs his duties with the WIS
dom, fearlessness and patriotism which
characterize your administration. No or.
renee. however important, will be required
to acd interest to the occasion of your
presence. The people OF Missouri and OF
the West Will congregate in vast
numbers to meet and welcome
you IN the commercial center
of the Mississippi valley. We have desig-
mated the first week in October as the time
would be most convenient aud agreeable
for you; because it is the season when our
fall festivities are at their height; when
our trades pageant gives its nocturnal dis
play; when the mysterious veiled proph-
ct surrounded With oriental splendor,
makes his annual visit; when our streets
are brilliantly illuminated by arches of
blszing light, and on a scale of magni6-
cence never approached; when our expo
sition and agricultural and mechanical
fair, each the greatest of its kind on the
contiBent, are in progress; and because,
finally, 1t is season when the
sturdy yeomanry OF the land, the bulwark
DAsf the Republic and the greatest contribu-
tor to its wealth, can with least detriment
70 their agricultural interests assemble in
bur city to do you honor. II, however, an
other time would be better suited to your
Inclination OF engagements, your welcome
would be none the less genuine. The city
OF St. Louis, the State of Missouri and the
people Of the West say to the President Of
the United States, Honor Us with your pres
fearless man. who 90 ably fills that high
Office. Come and be our guest
These remarks were frequently inter
rupted by applause, the references to the
honesty and wisdom of the administration
being loudly cheered. In response the
President said:
my reply to your very complimentary
and hearty address will be very brief and
practical at the time you did me the
nOnor with 30 many Of your fellow citizens
10 invite me to your city, / felt IL was an
,nvitation which should not be declined.
] felt that you had something there of
which you were deservedly proud. You
had city and locality there of which
It was only right and Just that you should
wish the Chief Magistrats of the country
tc see and appreciate. OF this feeling
have remarkable proof. It was not at all
Necessary to convince me of your good faith
and sincerity that 80 many Of your good
people should come here at this inoppor-
time season to bring this invitation, and